It has been so long since I logged into Blogger that it had almost forgotten me. Thanks to all of you who wrote concerned with my absence. It has been hard to kick the flu this year and most of my limited energy has gone toward work and family.We still have much snow on the ground here but these lengthening days are full of sunshine. The maple sap is running and the sugar houses are boiling away. The common redpolls are still visiting my feeder but I've been encouraging them to start heading north. I saw a dove picking dead grass yesterday, so she may be nesting in our barn again. There is a broken window pane on the third floor and a box nailed high up on the wall and in other years I have heard the soft cooing of little doves in there.
Brother and family visited from Chile last week and we snowshoed down to the beaver dam, no sign of activity on the snow around the dam but we could see some denuded sticks floating in the water and took that as a hopeful sign that our little friends saw the winter through.
A few weekends ago, we were to have friends spend the weekend. We had been anticipating the visit for months and planning it for weeks. All four of us were truly looking forward to it until the Coughs hit. The worst part of having the flu is the final stage which involves lots and lots and lots of coughing and so Charlie and I decided that in the interest of not infecting our friends and conserving our strength we should re-schedule for the following weekend. Unfortunately, it was not to be. On the Saturday of our originally-scheduled weekend, when we should have been snowshoeing through the woods and enjoying each other's company, our friends suffered an accident that has left scars on their hearts, minds, memories and body. We have spoken several times on the phone since then and I think about them every day.
Tonight, it is off to bee class--we're learning about honey harvesting--I've waited 8 sessions to learn this most important piece! The bees will be here in a few weeks.
Thanks for listening, sorry to be so long--I'll be back to posting regularly soon.
Love,
Beth
9 comments:
I have missed your posts and am glad you are on the mend. Glad your friend is on the mend after such a frightening accident. Looking forward to hearing more about your bees.
Glad you're feeling better and hope everyone else is mending too.
Snow...not sure I would survive up your way. I must have southern blood.
Beth,
Was wondering if you were all right. Glad to hear you are on the mend even if the coughs nags on a bit more. Look forward to reading more of your blog soon and especially about the bees.
Beth, I hope you are doing better and NOT over doing. I have missed your charming stories. I am so sorry about your friend, but glad to know he is mending. The rest may take a while, but with friends like you, they will make it through.
Snow-ugh! You are a hearty soul to not be complaining about it and even out enjoying the horrid suff. Hope the harvesting class goes well. Will be waiting to hear what you think.
Take care dear friend and be kind to yourself. :)
You have been very missed my friend. How horrible for your blog friend and her husband. How very scary. Thank goodness he is on the mend.
Can't wait for all the "bee posts" this summer. :c)
Hugs to you. XOXO
I'm glad you're better and everyone is on the mend. I look forward to the upcoming bee chronicles. Thanks for your prayers and concern for mom.
Oh Honey, be very careful with those Bees!!
Hi Beth, I echo what Cindy says. Glad to see you blogging again and keep us posted. Best wishes from Lavi. P.S. Fresh honey sounds so interesting...
Sorry you've been sick. It's been a tough winter for lots, I think. I was out of work for two days in a row, something that I don't think has ever happened to me (I may have been sick 5 times in 30 years). I hope you are feeling lots better by now.
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